How was she supposed to explain to Alaric that it wasn't about losing love?

Her feelings for him hadn't diminished one bit.

It was just that life, with all its harsh realities, demanded they keep their distance.

She said, "The bouquet is nice, but I don't fancy the smell of flowers during dinner. It overshadows the aroma of the meal. I prefer the scent of a hearty stew or a freshly baked pie, something more... down-to- earth."

She managed a tight-lipped smile, maintaining a facade of politeness.

With that, she stepped outside, gently closing the door behind her, leaving Alaric and his flowers out in the cold.

Alaric's hand, outstretched with the bouquet, paused mid-air for a moment. But he quickly recovered, setting the flowers down at the doorstep and following her, saying, "I know love can't fill our bellies. I know I was too much of a dreamer before, not cut out for the daily grind. But I've cut ties with the Falconer family. I'm just a regular guy now, ready to deal with the nitty-gritty of daily life, including groceries and bills."

She glanced back at him with a smile, stepping into the elevator without a word.

Alaric followed her in.

surprisingly comfortable, without a

live in this building too?" Alaric suddenly asked

about

I used to

had no real right to be

catch on pretty fast," she said with

usually sharp, he had been surprisingly slow on the uptake about

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spotting baby bottles in her

Alaric hadn't applied his usual

been in the dark for quite a while,"

ground floor, Alaric offered, "Heading to

car key, unlocking her vehicle with a beep, "I can manage on

goodbyes, she got into her car and drove

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